The Idea Behind Laws of Planetary Motion Flashcards
1
Q
It is the realization that earth is also a planet and that all planets orbit the sun.
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Laws of planetary motion
2
Q
Who is behind the idea of laws of planetary motion?
A
Johannes Kepler in 16th to 17th centuries
3
Q
What does “planet” mean?
A
Wanderer
4
Q
Earth is the center of the universe
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Geocentric model
5
Q
Who is behind the geocentric model?
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Ptolemy
6
Q
Sun is the center of the universe
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Heliocentric model
7
Q
Who is behind the heliocentric model?
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Nicolaus Copernicus
8
Q
Who published the first and second ideas of planetary motion?
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Tycho Brahe
9
Q
What is the relationship of Tycho and Kepler?
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Kepler is Tycho’s assistant
